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House gets final say on Leeville commission

Published: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 8:41 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 8:41 p.m.

Legislation to create the Leeville Fishing Village and Cultural Preservation Commission continued its easy run through the Legislature Wednesday with another unanimous vote from the House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.

Senate Bill 238 by Sen. Norby Chabert, R-Houma, would allow anyone from Lafourche Parish to serve on the commission.

If enacted, the legislation would allow the commission to create a budget plan, establish an operational headquarters and seek money to preserve local culture and promote tourism.

Chabert said the new commission is needed since the elevated portion of La. 1 cut off the community from pass-through traffic, which once provided a steady source of revenue for local businesses.

If the bill is adopted in its next hearing on the House floor, it will be sent to Gov. Bobby Jindal for his signature.

<p>Legislation to create the Leeville Fishing Village and Cultural Preservation Commission continued its easy run through the Legislature Wednesday with another unanimous vote from the House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.</p><p>Senate Bill 238 by Sen. Norby Chabert, R-Houma, would allow anyone from Lafourche Parish to serve on the commission.</p><p>If enacted, the legislation would allow the commission to create a budget plan, establish an operational headquarters and seek money to preserve local culture and promote tourism. </p><p>Chabert said the new commission is needed since the elevated portion of La. 1 cut off the community from pass-through traffic, which once provided a steady source of revenue for local businesses. </p><p>If the bill is adopted in its next hearing on the House floor, it will be sent to Gov. Bobby Jindal for his signature.</p>